“An anesthesiologist has to do only one thing well: Put the patient under without killing him. But she has to know about five hundred things to do it successfully. It is the same with the writer.” —Larry Brooks, Story Physics A writer only has to do a few things well...
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are... By Sabine Berlin Last week we looked at why an agent is an important resource for the serious writer. Now let’s get down to the business of finding that agent. Great-Aunt Patsy may have a bridge partner who loves to read, but...
By Sabine Berlin The End. Two of the most satisfying words an author can write. Unfortunately, they are a big lie. You may be done with the daunting task of writing and editing—which really is a colossal step, so go ahead and give yourself permission to indulge in...
How to Date an Agent: Characters to Fall in Love With By Heidi Brockbank, with Angela Eschler “I adored everything about your plot, setting, and writing! . . . I just didn’t fall in love with your main character.” Sound familiar? You’re sick of hearing...
How to Date an Agent: Characters to Fall in Love With By Heidi Brockbank, with Angela Eschler “I adored everything about your plot, setting, and writing! . . . I just didn’t fall in love with your main character.” Sound familiar? You’re sick of hearing...
By Elana Johnson YA Author and Writer for Query Tracker First: Answer this question: What is the purpose of a query letter? Don’t know? Then how will you write one? You must know the purpose of what you’re doing before you jump in, otherwise you won’t achieve your...
